At the range today with my S&W Chief Special Target

[Model19man]

I did not adjust the sights although I probably should. I normally shoot a little left of the target - this revolver shot slightly right. The elevation was right. I shot some mixed brass with Winchester small pistol primer and W231 propellant. The bullets are 125 grain plated flat point from Berry's. Slightly dirty load, I will try increasing the amount of powder next time. The first five are shown.

 

[Model19man]

The results from my Garmin are shown. The next picture shows what 50 rounds in the target at 15 yards looks like.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Nice shooting! Those S&W snubbies are pretty doggone accurate revolvers.

 

[H Richard]

My standard load with 231 was a 158 gr SWC and 4.2 Gr 231. Been using that for 30-40 years.

 

[Yendor357]

I highly approve, 19!

Do what you want, but I’d be throwing a little more coal in the furnace.

 

[Model19man]

I highly approve, 19!

Do what you want, but I’d be throwing a little more coal in the furnace.

I am reloading the ammo with a little more W231. So it will be 4.8 grains instead of 4.7. Going to try that. My manual says 5.0 is the max. Lyman 4th Edition.

 

[Empe]

This is the first time I've seen a snub revolver with adjustable sights . I assume this is not common...was it a special order at one time ?

 

[Model19man]

This is the first time I've seen a snub revolver with adjustable sights . I assume this is not common...was it a special order at one time ?

My understanding is that a dealer ordered several hundred of them which caused S&W to make it. I will post a letter when I get it although other members might know more than me.

 

[Bruceboy]

S&W had several J frame snubs with target sights. I have a Model 60-4, a 36-6 & even a 2 inch model 34. All are accurate with decent grips on them.

Enjoy,

Al